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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.59, 460.78 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.59, 460.78 and 313.76 is: 432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.59 : 460.78 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.59/460.78 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.59x = 460.78 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.59x = 144,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,571.24/334.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.08

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